Washington, May 22, 2010, SPA -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Friday that North Korea must face consequences over the alleged sinking of a South Korean warship. A South Korean military report published this week claimed that the sinking of the Cheonan was caused by a North Korean torpedo attack. "I think it's important to send a clear message to North Korea that provocative actions have consequences," Clinton said Friday as she began a week-long Asian tour in Tokyo, Japan. "We cannot allow the attack on South Korea to go unanswered by the international community." She said she was consulting with international allies to find the appropriate reaction. --SPA 12:01 LOCAL TIME 09:01 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/783655